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'Made a bad situation worse': Russia tariffs set to hit fertiliser prices
Farmers will face increased costs for fertiliser as global demand is affected by import bans and tariff hikes imposed on Russia.
NZ fertiliser costs rise as Russian sanctions enforced
Farmers will face increased costs for fertiliser, caused by the import bans and tariff hikes imposed on Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine. And those higher costs will eventually be passed on… Audio
More support on way for drought-hit southern farmers
The Agriculture Minister says more support is on its way for drought-hit southern farmers. Damien O'Connor has visited Southland today, where he spoke to farmers and community leaders, and revealed… Audio
Southland town in danger of running out of water
A small Southland town is in danger of running out of water unless residents make some drastic changes to how much they're using. Southland District Councillor John Douglas lives near the town and… Audio
Midday Rural News for 7 April 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 7 April 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Kiwifruit growers need a miracle to achieve a good season
The kiwifruit picking season is about to get underway but a lack of backpackers and seasonal workers has some growers worried their crops might end up on the compost heap. At the peak of the season, 3… Audio
Claim Rotorua council 'using ratepayer money to fight ratepayers'
A farmer is accusing the district council of "arrogance" for showing up to a Local Government Commission hearing with a ratepayer-funded lawyer.
Dairy returns help drive fourth month of record highs for commodity exports
Strong dairy and aluminium prices are helping the country's main commodity exports remain at record highs.
Midday Rural News for 6 April 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Dairy NZ on latest climate change report
In response to the latest IPCC report, Climate Change Minister James Shaw said yesterday that New Zealand's agricultural emissions had not reduced.
He said an Emissions Reduction Plan to be published… Audio
Morning Rural News for 6 April 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Almond crops being tested for potential New Zealand industry
The potential for an almond industry in New Zealand is being explored, with a study considering whether almonds can be grown sustainably in Hawke's Bay.
Hawke's Bay almonds a possible eco-friendly crop
It sounds nuts and it is - a plan to grow eco-friendly almonds in the Hawke's Bay.
The Ministry for Primary Industries is funding $67,000 for a feasiblility study to see if the crop be grown… Video, Audio
Govt urged to adapt its approach to secure trade deal with India
There are calls for the government to follow Australia's example so that it can finalise a free trade deal with India.
Midday Rural News for 5 March 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 5 April 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
NZ woolgrowers among sectors hit by China's Covid-19 restrictions
A resurgence of Covid-19 within China is causing headaches for some primary sector exporters, with lockdown measures disrupting economic activity and slowing down distribution networks.
Coastal Southland suffers through driest summer on record
For coastal Southland it's the driest summer on record and there's no real relief forecast as the drought pushes into the north of the region.
With meat and milk prices, there were hopes for bumper… Audio
Midday Rural News for 4 April 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
